Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2019.1.1

Description

Blue drop waist dress. Printed with abstract bamboo foliage motif in red, purple, green, and gold. Rolled collar with high and shallow round neckline. Short sleeves. Fitted bodice and hip-level waist. Bodice lined with purple synthetic. Skirt is loosely (box?) pleated. Dress fastens in centre rear with zipper. Tears in underarm seams. Colour beginning to fade, particularly in gold.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Christie, Louise

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Material

Silk

Color

Blue, Purple, Red, Green, Gold

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Anne Fogarty

Date made

circa 1950 - 1959

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Anne Fogarty / D.B.L.

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 116cm Width (s):46cm Width (w):33.5